Defeated Creek Park
Defeated Creek Park is an Army Corps of Engineers campground in Tennessee. Hookups: full hookups.
- Type
- Army Corps of Engineers campground
- Location
- Tennessee
- Coordinates
- 36.29972, -85.90889
- Hookups
- Full hookups
- Activities
- Amphitheater, Biking, Boating, Camping, Environmental Education, Evening Programs, Fishing, Hiking, Interpretive Programs, Kayaking, Mountain Biking, Paddle Boating
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 615-774-3141
Amenities
- Reservable sites
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About Defeated Creek Park
Overview Defeated Creek Park Campground sits along the banks of Cordell Hull Lake on the Cumberland River System, just seven miles from Carthage, Tennessee. The lake was named after Cordell Hull, a politician that was born in the foothills of the Cumberland Mountains. Hull is best known for being the longest running secretary of state in American history, serving for 11 years. Click here for a virtual tour of the Cordell Hull Lake facilities. Recreation The 12,000-acre lake stretches 72 miles upstream and boasts 381 miles of shoreline, offering countless recreational activities for visitors. Anglers enjoy fishing for white bass, rockfish, largemouth bass, catfish, shad and crappie. Boating, sailing, water skiing and jet skiing are popular activities on the water, and boat ramps and a marina provide easy lake access. Miles of hiking, horseback riding and mountain biking trails surround the lake. The 6-mile Bearwaller Gap Trail has a trailhead within the campground. Other trails in the area include the Turkey Creek Nature Trail and Bear Wheels Trail. Facilities The campground offers 155 sites for tents and RVs, all with electric hookups. Two large group day-use shelters are also available on a first come first serve basis or for reservation in the day use area, both shelters have water and electric hookups. A boat ramp, playground, beach, and tennis and volleyball courts are all provided, making the area perfect for families or larger parties. A marina is located adjac
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- AmeriGas · 21 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Defeated Creek Campground | Private campground | under 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Tailwater Rec Area | Army Corps of Engineers campground | 2.0 mi | — | Electric & Water |
| Two Prong Backcountry Campground | Free campsite | 2.1 mi | Free | — |
| Salt Lick Creek | Army Corps of Engineers campground | 5.8 mi | — | Full hookups |
| Salt Lick Campground | Private campground | 6.9 mi | — | — |
| Granville Recreation Area / Indian Creek Campground | Private campground | 7.6 mi | — | — |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.